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ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Communication AND Engagement 

Members

The following individuals have been appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026. The Board will also select a current MCPS student for membership on the committee for the 2025-2026 school year no later than June 30. 

  • Thomas E. Anderson, II 
  • Sharon Barr 
  • Melvin Freeman 
  • Theo Holt 
  • Brigid Howe 
  • Samira Hussein 
  • Dawn Kum 
  • Samantha Kupferman 
  • Adam Lee 
  • Cindy Lotto 
  • Rosa Hernandez Rodriguez 
  • Anthony Rosado 
  • Samantha Ross 
  • Keisha Smith 
  • Stephanie Tsacoumis 
  • Natale Zimmer

Meeting Information

Advisory committee meeting information coming soon.

 

Board Approvees Advisory Committee Members

At its March 18 business meeting, the Board of Education approved membership of a new Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement. The committee will focus on enhancing community communication and engagement, with this year’s priorities including boundary studies for the reopening of Woodward High School, the opening of Crown High School, and the expansion of Damascus High School.

We received over 50 applications from highly qualified individuals across Montgomery County and are grateful for the community's enthusiasm.

The Board Vice President, Grace Rivera Oven, will serve as the temporary chairperson of the Advisory Committee until the committee meets to elect its chairperson. 

The following individuals have been appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026. The Board will also select a current MCPS student for membership on the committee for the 2025-2026 school year no later than June 30. 

  • Thomas E. Anderson, II 
  • Sharon Barr 
  • Melvin Freeman 
  • Theo Holt 
  • Brigid Howe 
  • Samira Hussein 
  • Dawn Kum 
  • Samantha Kupferman 
  • Adam Lee 
  • Cindy Lotto 
  • Rosa Hernandez Rodriguez 
  • Anthony Rosado 
  • Samantha Ross 
  • Keisha Smith 
  • Stephanie Tsacoumis 
  • Natale Zimmer

Committee Description

On December 5, 2024 the Board of Education established a citizens advisory committee on communication and engagement. The Board sees an opportunity to strengthen community connections by creating a standing advisory committee focused on communications and engagement. Each year, the committee will address one key topic aimed at improving communication and engagement. This replaces the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Committee established in 2019. The new advisory committee will include community members, allowing them to play an active role in the process. The vice president will serve as the Board's representative on the committee.

Policy BMA, Board of Education Advisory Committees

Purpose

To establish a policy on committees designed to advise the Board of Education on specific issues

Background

Citizen advisory committees are required by the Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §4-112, to ensure that local school boards will be informed by a variety of opinions from citizens and staff when considering specific issues, activities, and programs.

Read the Policy

Policy BMA, Board of Education Advisory Committees (pdf)

2025 Annual Work Plan

Coming soon.